Past Events



PLC Workshop: The State of Machine Translation

Betsy Kells, PLC Technology Director
Nov 15, 2024 at -

Mastering the Scales of AI Literacy is a three-part professional workshop development series for all language educators, especially those interested in teaching with AI. As AI continues to…



Guest Lecture: Diverse Russian: Promoting Cultural Learning through Open Educational Resources

Shannon Donnally Quinn, Michigan State University, Anna Tumarkin, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Nov 8, 2024 at -

In this session, the presenters will discuss their new Open Educational Resource (OER) called “Diverse Russian: A Multicultural Exploration.” The intermediate level Russian language textbook, which is…



Info Session: SAS Language Teaching Innovation Grants 2025

Nov 6, 2024 at -

Penn Language Center will host an information session for those interested in submitting a proposal for the 2025 SAS Language Teaching Innovation Grant cycle. Topics include an overview of updated grant categories,…



Guest Lecture: Historical Linguistics, Armenian Dialects, and What We Can Learn as Educators

George Balabanian, PhD
Oct 18, 2024 at -

This workshop on dialectal diversification will introduce participants to the principles of historical linguistics and language change through the lens of Armenian dialects, one of Dr. Balabanian's main areas…



PLC Workshop: Thinking about Beginners

Betsy Kells, PLC Technology Director
Oct 11, 2024 at -

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) for World Language Education is a two-…



PLC Workshop: Task-Based Language Teaching Foundations

Betsy Kells, PLC Technology Director
Sep 13, 2024 at -

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) for World Language Education is a two-…



Pre-semester Orientation 2024

Aug 21, 2024 - Aug 23, 2024 at -

PLC looks forward to welcoming new foreign language teaching fellows and lecturers at our week-long pre-semester orientation beginning Monday, August 19, 2024. Check with your language program coordinator to confirm…



Language Grants Showcase and PLC Awards 2024

May 3, 2024 at -

Please join us for our annual Language Grants Showcase and PLC Awards. This year's event will feature projects from the previous SAS Language Teaching Innovation Grant Cycle as well as posters from our Fulbright…



PLC Workshop: Unlocking the AI Potential

Fostering Critical Thinking in Language and Culture Learning
Tania Convertini, Dartmouth University
Apr 19, 2024 at -

Is AI changing the way we teach and learn languages? And how? In this workshop we will explore the intersection of AI, language and culture learning, and critical thinking. Through interactive discussions and hands-…



PLC Workshop: Developing Contextualized Performance Assessments

4 of 4 in the Research-Informed Teaching Practices Workshop Series
Betsy Kells, PLC Technology Director
Apr 12, 2024 at -

This research-informed practice is situated as last in the series because all of the previous workshops contribute to building on this skill. Performance assessment types include oral interpersonal performance…